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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2007
Gregg Steven Perkin, Kingwood, TX (US);
John Hadjioannou, Spring, TX (US);
Keven Michael O'connor, Houston, TX (US);
Gregg Steven Perkin, Kingwood, TX (US);
John Hadjioannou, Spring, TX (US);
Keven Michael O'Connor, Houston, TX (US);
Engineering Partners International, Incorporated, Kingwood (Houston), TX (US);
Abstract
A trans-axial cutting apparatus used for cutting an inner surface of an opening formed within an object and accessible from outside the object. The apparatus comprises an elongate portable frame. The frame supports a cutting member on the first side and a stabilizing member on the second side. The stabilizing member is adapted to secure the apparatus during operation of the cutting member. The apparatus may be used to cut a counter bore, a longitudinal slot or groove at a desired depth, a helical slot or groove at a desired depth, or a slot or groove at a desired depth and along a desired path within the opening. Additionally, the apparatus is adapted to make any of the preceding cuts in a tapered or stepped manner within the opening of the object.